1927

The Harlem Globetrotters played their first game, in Hinckley, Illinois

Over the years they have played more than 20,000 exhibition games in 120 countries

1967

Charley Pride became the first African-American to perform at the Grand Ole Opry

1990

The Tower of Pisa was closed to the public after leaning too far

The tower began to lean at the beginning of its construction in 1173 because of the marshy ground on which it rests and the inclination had continued to increase each year up to the decision to intervene in 1990

The tower reopened on Dec 15, 2001 to guided visits only 

1993

The first video-telephone was commercially released by AT&T

The AT&T Model 70 was introduced for the low, low price of $1,499

and then lastly…

1999

Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial began in the Senate 

He was already impeached by the House of Representatives on December 19th

-Tyler Jackson

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